Hindsight 2019: Roadwork extends into new year
Two of Gilroy’s major streets have been a construction zone for more than a year. But 2019 was expected to mark the completion of some major milestones, paving the way for an estimated finish in 2020.
First and Monterey streets received upgrades this past year,...
Gilroyan honored with Red Cross Lifesaving Award
Gilroy resident Debbie Vasquez was awarded with the American Red Cross Certificate of Merit Lifesaving Award, one of the highest honors the organization bestows, in recognition of her heroic actions that saved her husband’s life during a sudden cardiac arrest, says a press release...
Gavilan alum takes flight in aerospace engineering
When Esthefani Montelon enrolled in Gavilan College’s Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) program in fall 2019, she had no idea she was embarking on a journey that would lead to aerospace engineering internships at NASA and Pratt & Whitney.
“I wanted to do something with my...
Hollister OKs biker rally return
The Hollister Independence Rally is set to return to town on Fourth of July weekend, for the first time since 2017.
The city council voted unanimously at the Jan. 7 meeting to approve and authorize the 2025 motorcycle rally in downtown Hollister. City Manager David...
Cornerstone Title celebrates ribbon cutting
A ribbon cutting was held March 4 at Cornerstone Title Company, 870 Tennant Station in Morgan Hill. In attendance were members of Cornerstone Title Company, Chamber of Commerce ambassadors and staff and Marilyn Liebers, Mayor Pro Tem. Marilyn welcomed Cornerstone to the city, and they were warmly welcomed into the Chamber of Commerce as well. For information on ribbon cuttings or to join the Chamber of Commerce, contact Erin Machado at (408) 779-9444.
Ledwith’s performance praised
Brad Ledwith was recently named to the prestigious LPL Financial
Business Briefs: Local wineries bring home awards
Several local wineries received awards during the 71st annual
Thousands of volunteers join 40th annual Coastal Cleanup
Thousands of volunteers flocked to the California coast and waterways on Sept. 21 to participate in the 40th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day.
The event, which is the largest single-day volunteer event in the world, according to Guinness World Records, invited eco-friendly volunteers across the...



















